JVC DD-5J Cassette Deck

[rtp_burnsville]

Hi,

I picked up this JVC for almost nothing. I really wasn't expecting much but it really does not sound all that bad. I am guessing it must be sort of an entry level deck but it has some different features for a deck in that range. First, it's direct drive which was rather surprising. The digital meters are not all that bad, and I am not a really fan of most digital meters. It also has SA heads and something called super ANRS. Just thought I would share the info being JVC is not mentioned much.

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[stuwee]

Interesting they had direct drive on those little guys, I think ANRS is a form of noise reduction like Dolby, or is it used in conjuction with Dolby? You techs and NR heads know the anwser?

 

[rtp_burnsville]

Found a bit more information:

SA = Sendust-Alloy heads.

ANRS = Works automatically at playback, also to work with tapes using another type of noise reduction system. (dolby I am guessing)

Super ANRS = Works typically at frequencies > 1K compressing at record time and expanding during playback. Claimed to lower distortion (bias vs beating of signal). Read some statements that this is suppose to be better than Dolby C.

 

[Web Police]

Looks like a pretty coool JVC deck. I love the Silver face. I have about 8 JVC decks in my stable so it doesn't surprise me when I see some nice looking JVC decks.

 

[nakdoc]

Top of the line deck. These are very nice sounding, similar to Yamaha decks, smooth and stable.

 

[speakerman1]

Did someone say Yamaha? LOL

Larry

 

[rtp_burnsville]

Thanks guys,

I guess I finally fell into a deal if this really is one of JVC's better decks. I paid a whopping $15.00 for it but it need a bottle of cleaner to clean the goo off the outside. The transport looks new as I pulled the cover off it over the weekend.

Will have to try some recording to see what that sounds like. The playback is still very nice sounding.

I don't have a Yamaha yet to compare with.... I have been eyeing that K1000 on the for sale forum. It looks like a nice deck.

Robert

 

[speakerman1]

I have 2 K-1000s. I have a bunch of Yamahas. In my book best bang for the buck. I have 3 in my garage 6 in my sound room and one being worked on. LOL

Larry

 

[rtp_burnsville]

Larry,

Ha, I think you need two more to make it an even dozen...... or three to make it a Baker's dozen!

I have read you positive comments on the Yamahas so have been wanting to get one.

Robert

 

[stuwee]

You sure did gat a steal on that JVC (and one in working condition to boot)! I didn't know it was a top line deck till I looked it up, it's got such a clean, uncluttered, low look to it. Nice grab

 

[speakerman1]

Larry,

Ha, I think you need two more to make it an even dozen...... or three to make it a Baker's dozen!

I have read you positive comments on the Yamahas so have been wanting to get one.

Robert

Well I did get one I'm kinda proud of that wasn't made for the states. I don't think I have K-2000 yet. Can't remember what all I have. The only one I paid over 60.00 for is the one from the UK.

Larry